Craig C. Chandler papers, 1970-1979.

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Craig C. Chandler papers, 1970-1979.

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This collection contains material on the Smokye Mouse program and includes a report titled "Guardian of Fire Research: The History of the Smokye Mouse Program, a Hemi-Decade of Success." The report includes a history of the program and drawings of Smokye Mouse. In addition, there are letters and memos regarding the Smokye Mouse program, and correspondence to U.S. presidents from Smokye Mouse.

1.37 cubic ft. (2 containers)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7082467

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Chandler, Craig C.

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Craig C. Chandler was Director of Forest Fire & Atmospheric Research under the U.S. Forest Conservation agency. He oversaw and conducted research on fire behavior, fire prevention, and control of large forest fires. He and his colleagues created the Smokye Mouse program as a satire on Smokey Bear and the U.S. Forest Service. Smokye Mouse was a fictitious character whose purpose was to prevent fire research. From the description of Craig C. Chandler papers, 1970-1979. (University ...

United States. Forest Service

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The evolution of the USDA Forest Service is rooted in the General Provision Act of l89l in which Congress authorized the President to designate particular areas of the forested public domain to be set aside as "reserves" for future use. The number and size of these reserves increased notably in l897 when the President was authorized to establish reserves in order to protect watersheds, to preserve timber, and to provide lumber for local use. There was no provision for management or...